When do you use colon? When shouldn't you? How should you use a colon? Grammar expert June Casagrande answers these questions.

When to use a semi-colon A semi-colon is used when you want to link two independent clauses that are closely related in a single sentence. It is indicated by placing a full-stop above a comma.

Our best punctuation mark is dying out; people need to learn how to use it The poor, misunderstood semicolon is under threat. Helen Coffey laments its decline and makes the case for re-educating ...

It turns out, the No. 10 most researched question on the Grammar Girl website is "How to use colons." One might surmise I've been derelict in my duties. So without further ado, here's what you've ...

They may seem tricky, but they're easy to master. Learn exactly when to use a colon in your writing.

Sometimes, writers will use a colon where they don’t need to. Take the sentence “His wish list included: Transformers, Hot Wheels, Minecraft figures and Legos.” The colon isn’t needed there, because ...

Use Microsoft Word to search and find the colons in your document. Check that the sentence before the colon is complete. If the sentence is not complete, add in a phrase like "the following." Example: ...

How long ago was your Year 6 SATs grammar test? See how much you remember by answering this tricky question which challenges you to add a semi-colon to the sentence ...

I've found that people who make fewer mistakes on a grammar test also make fewer mistakes when they are doing something completely unrelated to writing—like stocking shelves or labeling parts.

Struggling with grammar can silently sabotage your confidence, clarity, and credibility—especially in academic, professional, or global settings. This advanced guide reveals ten powerful, ...